Sample Question Paper 13

Mathematics (Standard )
Class 10th
1. (a) Given quadratic equation is On comparing it with k tan θ, we get
3x 2 − 5x − 2 = 0 k =2
⇒ 3x 2 − 6x + x − 2 = 0 5. (b) We draw two circles, which touch each other
[by splitting the middle term] externally at a point C. Now, draw two tangents AB
and CD as shown in the figure.
⇒ 3x(x − 2 ) + 1(x − 2 ) = 0
AD = CD and BD = CD
⇒ (x − 2 ) (3x + 1) = 0
−1 [Q tangents drawn from an external point to a
⇒ x= ,2 circle are equal in lengths]
3
1 2 A D B
2. (c) Given AP series is 20 + 19 + 18 + 18 + K 4 cm
3 3
Here, first term, a = 20,
C
1 2
common difference, d = 19 − 20 = −
3 3
The sum will be maximum when all terms are positive.
So, let the nth term of AP is 0.
i.e. Tn = 0 ⇒ a + (n − 1) d = 0 ∴ AB = AD + BD = CD + CD = 2CD
− 2 = 2 × 4 = 8 cm
⇒ 20 + (n − 1)   =0
 3 6. (c) Length of the plank will be HCF (42, 49, 63)
2(n − 1) The prime factors of
⇒ = 20 ⇒ n − 1 = 30
3 42 = 2 × 3 × 7
∴ n = 31
n 31 49 = 7 × 7
So, S n = (a + l) = (20 + 0 ) = 310
2 2 and 63 = 3 × 3 × 7
3. (a) LHS = (cos 4 x − sin 4 x ) ∴ HCF (42, 49, 63) = 7
= (cos 2 x + sin 2 x ) (cos 2 x − sin 2 x ) 42 49 63
∴ Required number of plank will be = + +
[Q(a2 − b2 ) = (a − b) (a + b)] 7 7 7
= 1⋅ [cos x − (1 − cos 2 x )]
2
= 6+ 7 + 9
[Qsin 2 θ + cos 2 θ = 1 ] = 22
= cos 2 x − 1 + cos 2 x = 2 cos 2 x − 1 7. (b) In ∆ABC, ∠ADE = ∠ABC
(b) We have, cos θ 
1 1 
4. −  ∴By converse of corresponding angle axiom
 1 − sin θ 1 + sin θ 
DE ||BC
 1 + sin θ − 1 + sin θ 
= cos θ 
(1 − sin θ )(1 + sin θ ) ∴ Using basic proportionality theorem in ∆ABC

2 sin θ  AD AE
= cos θ  [Q a2 − b2 = (a − b)(a + b)] =
1 − sin 2 θ  DB CE
2 3
2 sin θ ⇒ =
= cos θ ⋅ [Q 1 − sin 2 θ = cos 2θ ] 3 CE
cos 2 θ 9
sin θ ⇒ CE =
=2 = 2 tanθ Q tan θ = sin θ  2
cos θ  cos θ 
 8. (c) In ∆ABC, DE || AB. 14. (a) Let the radius of circle be r unit and sector angle
A is θ.
θ 7
Then, × πr 2 = × πr 2
2x 360 ° 20
θ 7
D ⇒ =
360 ° 20
x+3 7
⇒ θ= × 360 ° = 126°
20
B 2x–1 E x C
15. (b) Given, x = 8.1, Σfixi = 132 + 5k, Σfi = 20
DC CE
∴ = [by Thales theorem] Σfix i
AD BE Q x=
Σfi
x+3 x
⇒ = 132 + 5k
2x 2x − 1 ⇒ 8.1 =
20
⇒ (x + 3)(2 x − 1) = 2 x 2
⇒ 162 = 132 + 5k
⇒ 2 x 2 − x + 6x − 3 = 2 x 2
⇒ 5k = 30 ⇒ k = 6
⇒ 5x − 3 = 0
3 16. (d) Factors of 3x 2 y = 3 × x 2 × y,
⇒ x=
5 4xz 2 = 2 2 × x × z 2
3
Hence, x = . and 5y 2 z = 5 × y 2 × z
5 LCM (3x y, 4xz 2 and 5 y 2 z)
2

9. (d) We have, = 3 × 4 × 5 × x 2 × y2 × z2
2 = 60 x 2 y 2 z 2
p (not guessing correct answer) =
3
∴ p (guessing correct answer ) = 1 − p (not guessing 17. (a) Let P(x, 0 ) be any point on X-axis, which divides
correct answer) the line segment joining points A(1, − 3) and B(4, 5) in
2 1 the ratio k : 1
= 1− = k:1
3 3
A(1, – 3) P(x, 0) B(4, 5)
So, according to the question
x 1  4k + 1 5k − 3
= ⇒x = 4 ∴ ( x, 0 ) =  , 
12 3  k + 1 k + 1
10. (c) Let A(4, p) and B(1, 0 ). On equating y-coordinate both sides, we get
∴ AB = 5 5k − 3
0=
k+1
⇒ (1 − 4) + (0 − p)2 = 5
2

3
⇒ 9 + p2 = 25 5k − 3 = 0 ⇒ k =
5
⇒ p2 = 16
∴ The required ratio is 3 : 5.
⇒ p=±4
18. (a) We know that
11. (b) The positive minimum value of secθ is 1. LCM (a, b) × HCF (a, b) = a × b
−8
12. (d) The sum of zeroes of given polynomial is −   ∴LCM (306, 657) × HCF (306, 657) = 306 × 657
 2
i.e. 4. 306 × 657
⇒ LCM (306, 657) =
13. (a)Q ∠ACB = 90 ° HCF (306, 657 )
∴ In right angled ∆ABC, 306 × 657
=
9
AC = ( AB)2 − (BC )2
[Q HCF(306, 657 ) = 9]
C
= 22338
3 cm 19. (d) 2 πr = 22
A B
5 cm r = 3.5 cm
22
∴ Area of the circle = × 3.5 × 3.5 = 38.5 cm 2
7
So, Assertion is false but Reason is true.
= (5)2 − (3)2 = 25 − 9 = 16 = 4 cm
 1 2 2
(2 )2 −  
20. (c) 2
Q Q cosec 30 ° = 2 
A P B  3 
(2, –8) (–3, –7) = 2 
 2 
2
and sec 30 ° = 
AP : PB = 1 :2 (2 ) +  
2
 3
−3 + 4 −7 − 16  3
∴Coordinates of P =  ,  4 12 − 4
 3 3  4−
3 = 3 8 1
1 −23 = = = (1)
=  ,  4+
4 12 + 4 16 2
3 3  3 3
Also, AQ :QB = 2 : 1 Or
−6 + 2 −14 − 8 sin θ sin θ 1 + cos θ
∴Coordinates of Q =  ,  LHS = = ×
 3 3  1 − cos θ 1 − cos θ 1 + cos θ
−4 −22 
=  ,
[by rationalisation]
 sin θ (1 + cos θ ) sin θ (1 + cos θ )
 3 3 
= = (1)
So, Assertion is true but Reason is false. 1 − cos 2 θ sin 2 θ
[Q 1 − cos 2 θ = sin 2 θ ]
21. In first case, total number of balls = 20 1 + cos θ 1 cos θ
and number of white ball = x = = +
sin θ sin θ sin θ
P (Probability of getting white ball) =
x
=y = cosec θ + cot θ = RHS Q cot θ = cos θ 
20  sin θ 
x
i.e. y= …(i)
20 Hence proved. (1)
In second case, the number of white balls = x + 10 (1) 23. Let a, b and c be the sides of right angled ∆ABC, right
Total number of balls = 30 angled at C such that BC = a, CA = b and AB = c .
x + 10 Let the circle touches the sides BC, CA, AB at D, E and
P (Probability of getting white ball) = = 2y F, respectively.
30
x + 10 A
or y= …(ii)
60
From Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get
x x + 10 c F b
= ⇒ 3x = x + 10 r r
E
20 60 O
r
∴ x=5 (1) B C
D
a (1)
Or
Then, AE = AF
Total number of cards = 48 BD = BF
(i) Let E be the event that the number on the card
and CD = CE [Q tangents drawn from an
drawn is divisible by 7.
external point are equal in length]
The cards with numbers divisible by 7 are
In quadrilateral OECD each angle is 90°. So, OECD is
7, 14, 21, 28, 35, 42, 49 i.e. 7 cards
a square therefore, we have
Thus, out of 48 cards, 7 cards are favourable to the
7 OE = EC = CD = OD = r
happening of event E ⇒ P(E ) = ∴ AF = AE = b − r and BF = BD = a − r
48 (1)
(ii) Let F be the event that the number on the card ⇒ AF + BF = (b − r ) + (a − r )
⇒ AB = b − r + a − r
drawn is a perfect square.
⇒ c = a + b − 2r [Q AB = c ]
The cards with perfect square numbers are 4, 9, 16,
⇒ 2r = a + b − c
25, 36, 49 i.e. 6 cards
a+ b−c
⇒ P(F ) =
6 1
= ∴ r= Hence proved. (1)
48 8 2
1 24. Let the number of eggs be a. Then a ≤ 150, [given]
∴ P(F ) = (1)
8 From the given condition, we can conclude that
1 I. If a is divided by 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6. Then the remainder is
22. We have, tan θ = = tan 30 ° ⇒ θ = 30 ° one less than the divisor.
3
∴ a = LCM (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) −1
cosec 2θ − sec 2 θ cosec 2 30 ° − sec 2 30 °
Now, = (or multiple of LCM − 1)
cosec 2θ + sec 2 θ cosec 2 30 ° + sec 2 30 °
i.e. a = 60 − 1or 120 − 1 [Q a ≤ 150]
[Q θ = 30 ° ] (1) ⇒ a = 59 or 119 (1)
 II. If a is divided by 7, then nothing is left. ⇒ 3x + y − 5 = 0 [dividing both sides by 4] …(i)
∴ a should be multiple of 7.
Thus, a = 119 P (x, y)
Hence, there are 119 eggs. (1)
25. In ∆ACF, BP || CF
So, by Basic proportionality theorem
AB AP A (3, 6) O B (–3, 4)
=
BC PF Hence, the equation of the perpendicular bisector of
⇒
2
=
AP
[Q BC = AC − AB] AB is 3x + y − 5 = 0. (1)
8 − 2 PF We know that y-coordinate of every point on X-axis
AP 2 is zero.
⇒ =
PF 6 On putting y = 0 in Eq. (i), we get
5
AP 1 3x − 5 = 0 ⇒ x =
⇒ = 3
PF 3 (1)
Thus, the perpendicular bisector of AB cuts X-axis
Again, in ∆AEF, DP || EF
at  , 0 .
5 (1)
So, by Basic proportionality theorem 3 
AD AP 1
= = 27. We have, p(x ) = 3x 2 − 5x − 2
DE PF 3 (1)
= 3x 2 − 6x + x − 2 = 3x (x − 2 ) + 1(x − 2 )
26. Let A ≡ (−4, − 1,) B ≡ (−2, − 4), C ≡ (4, 0 ) and D ≡ (2, 3) ⇒ p(x ) = (x − 2 )(3x + 1)
Now, ( AB)2 = (−4 + 2 )2 + (−1 + 4)2 = 4 + 9 = 13 On putting p(x ) = 0, we get
∴ AB = 13 −1
x = 2, x =
[Q distance = (x 2 − x1 ) + ( y2 − y1 ) ]
2 2 3 (1)
−1
(CD )2 = (4 − 2 )2 + (0 − 3)2 = 4 + 9 = 13 So, the zeroes of the given polynomial are 2 and .
3
⇒ CD = 13 1
∴ α = 2, β = −
( AD )2 = (−4 − 2 )2 + (−1 − 3)2 = 36 + 16 = 52 3
∴ AD = 52 = 2 13 (1) 2α + 1 = 2 (2 ) + 1 = 5
−2
2β + 1 = 2  −  + 1 =
(BC ) = (−2 − 4) + (−4 − 0 ) = 36 + 16 = 52
2 2 2 1 1
+ 1=
 3 3 3 (1)
∴ BC = 52 = 2 13
( AC )2 = (−4 − 4)2 + (−1 − 0 )2 = 64 + 1 = 65 Sum of the zeroes of the required polynomial
∴ AC = 65 1 16
= 5+ =
(BD )2 = (−2 − 2 )2 + (−4 − 3)2 = 16 + 49 = 65 3 3
Product of the zeroes of the required polynomial
∴ BD = 65 (1)
= 5   =
1 5
Thus, AB = CD, AD = BC and AC = BD,  3 3
Hence, A, B, C and D are the vertices of a rectangle. ∴ Required polynomial is
Now, area of the rectangle ABCD = BC × AB x 2 − (sum of zeroes)x + product of zeroes
= 2 13 × 13 = 26 sq units 16 5
(1) = x2 − x +
3 3 (1)
Or
Let P(x, y ) be any point on the perpendicular bisector
28. Table for cumulative frequency is given below
of AB. Monthly consumption Number of Cumulative
consumers (fi ) frequency (cf )
Then, PA = PB (in units)
65-85 4 4
⇒ (x − 3)2 + ( y − 6)2 = (x + 3)2 + ( y − 4)2
85-105 5 9
[by distance formula] 105-125 13 22 = C
On squaring both sides, we get
125-145 20 = f 42
(x − 3)2 + ( y − 6)2 = (x + 3)2 + ( y − 4)2
145-165 14 56
⇒ x 2 − 6x + 9 + y 2 − 12 y + 36
165-185 8 64
= x 2 + 6x + 9 + y 2 − 8 y + 16
185-205 4 68
[Q (a ± b)2 = a2 + b2 ± 2 ab] (1)
Total N = 68
⇒ 12 x + 4 y − 20 = 0
(1)
 Here, N = 68 ⇒ (PQ )2 = (x + 2 + x ) (x + 2 − x )
N 68 [Q a2 − b2 = (a + b)(a − b)]
Now, = = 34 (1/2)
2 2 ⇒ (PQ ) = (2 x + 2 ) (2 ) = 4 (x + 1)
2

Since, cumulative frequency just greater than 34 is 42 ⇒ PQ = 2 x + 1 …(i)

and the corresponding class interval is 125-145.
[taking positive square root] (1)
Here, l = 125, f = 20, C = 22 and h = 145 −125 = 20 (1/2)
(i) We have, x + 1 cot φ
 N − C
   34 − 22  × 20 = x + 1.
QR Q in ∆PQR, cot φ = QR 
∴Median = l +  2  × h = 125 +   PQ  PQ 
f  20 
 
  (1/2) x
12 = x + 1⋅ [using Eq. (i)]
= 125 + × 20 = 125 + 12 = 137 2 x+ 1
20
Hence, the median of the given data is 137. (1/2) x
=
Or 2 (1)
As the distribution is discontinuous, so firstly we will (ii) We have,
convert it into a continuous distribution by using x 3 + x 2 tan θ = x x + 1 tan θ
15 − 14
adjustment factor of = 0.5, hence we get the RQ Q in ∆PQR, tanθ = RQ 
2 =x x + 1.
following table. PQ  PQ 
x
Age (in years) Number of cases = x x + 1. [using Eq. (i)]
2 x+1
4.5-14.5 6
14.5-24.5 11 x2
=
24.5-34.5 21 2 (1)
34.5-44.5 23
30. Let r be the radius of the circle.
44.5-54.5 14
Then, OA = OB = r and OP = Diameter = 2 r
54.5-64.5 5
Total 80
A
(1)
r
As the class 34.5-44.5 has maximum frequency, so it
O P
is the modal class.
r
Here, l = 34.5, f1 = 23, f2 = 14, f0 = 21 and h =10
B
 f −f 
∴ Mode = l +  1 0  × h
 2 f1 − f0 − f2  (1) To prove ABP is an equilateral triangle,
 23 − 21  i.e. to prove ∠PAB = ∠PBA = ∠APB = 60 °
= 34.5 +   × 10
 2 × 23 − 21 − 14 Proof Clearly, ∠OAP = 90 °
2 [Q radius is perpendicular to the tangent
= 34.5 + × 10
46 − 35 at the point of contact]
20 In right angled ∆OAP, we have
= 34.5 + = 34.5 + 182
. = 36.32 (approx)
11
sin (∠OPA) =
OA
=
r 1
= = sin 30 ° Q sin 30 ° = 1 
Hence, the modal age is 36.32 yr. (1) OP 2 r 2  2 
29. In ∆PQR , we have ⇒ ∠OPA = 30 ° (1)
(PR ) = (PQ ) + (RQ ) [by Pythagoras theorem]
2 2 2
Similarly, ∠OPB = 30 °
⇒ (x + 2 )2 = (PQ )2 + x 2 ∴ ∠APB = 30 ° + 30 ° = 60 ° …(i)
[given, PR = x + 2 and RQ = x] Since, PB = PA
⇒ (PQ )2 = (x + 2 )2 − x 2 [Q tangents drawn from an external point
R are equal in length]
φ ∴ ∠PAB = ∠PBA …(ii) (1)
x+2 x Now, in ∆APB, we have
∠APB + ∠PAB + ∠PBA = 180 °
θ [by angle sum property of a triangle]
P Q
2√x+1
 ⇒ 60 ° + 2 ∠PAB = 180 ° [using Eqs. (i) and (ii)] ⇒ 3x 2 + 16x + 16 = 4x 2 + 12 x + 8
∴ ∠PAB = 60 ° ⇒ x 2 − 4x − 8 = 0 (1)
⇒ ∠PBA = ∠PAB = 60 ° On comparing with ax + bx + c = 0, we get
2

Thus, all angles are 60°. a = 1, b = − 4, c = − 8

Hence, ∆ABP is an equilateral triangle. Now, using quadratic formula,
Hence proved. (1)
−b± b2 − 4ac
x=
31. Volume of the barrel = πr 2 h, 2a (1)
where r is the radius and h is the height.
+ 4 ± (− 4) − 4 × 1 × (− 8)
2
0.5 =
Here, h = 7 cm and r = = 0.25 cm 2 ×1
2
22 4 ± 16 + 32
∴ Volume, v = × (0.25)2 × 7 =
7 2 (1)
1 1 11
= 22 × × = cm 3 4± 48
4 4 8 (1) =
2
1
Volume of ink in the bottle = L 4 ± 4 3 2 ±2 3
4 = =
1 2 1
= × 1000 cm 3 ⇒ x = 2 + 2 3 or x = 2 − 2 3 (2)
4
[Q 1L = 1000 cm ]3
33. Let the cost of full first class fare be ` x.
x
= 250 cm 3
(1) Then, the cost of half first class fare be ` .
2
Therefore, total number of barrels that can be filled
250 250 Also, let reservation charges be ` y per ticket.
from the given volume of ink = = ×8
11 / 8 11 Case I The cost of one reserved first class ticket
So, required number of words =
250
× 8 × 275 from the stations A to B = ` 2530
11 ⇒ x + y = 2530 …(i) (1)
= 250 × 8 × 25 = 50000
Case II The cost of one reserved first class ticket
(1)
32. Given equation is and one reserved first class half ticket from stations A
to B = ` 3810
(1 + m2 )x 2 + (2 mc )x + (c 2 − a2 ) = 0
x
On comparing it with Ax 2 + Bx + C = 0, we get ⇒ x + y + + y = 3810
2
A = (1 + m2 ), B = 2 mc and C = (c 2 − a2 ) (1) 3x
⇒ + 2 y = 3810
Since, the given equation has equal roots. 2
⇒ 3x + 4 y = 7620 …(ii) (1)
∴ Discriminant, D = 0 ⇒ B 2 − 4 AC = 0
On multiplying Eq. (i) by 4 and then subtracting from
⇒ (2 mc )2 − 4(1 + m2 ) (c 2 − a2 ) = 0 (1)
Eq. (ii), we get
⇒ 4m2c 2 − 4 (c 2 − a2 + m2c 2 − m2 a2 ) = 0 3x + 4 y = 7620
⇒ m2c 2 − (c 2 − a2 + m2c 2 − m2 a2 ) = 0 4x + 4 y = 10120
− − −
[dividing by 4] (1) − x = − 2500
⇒ m c − c + a − m c + m2 a2 = 0
2 2 2 2 2 2
⇒ x = 2500 (1)
⇒ − c 2 + a2 + m2 a2 = 0 (1) On putting the value of x in Eq. (i), we get
⇒ − c + a (1 + m ) = 0
2 2 2 2500 + y = 2530
⇒ − c = − a (1 + m )
2 2 2 ⇒ y = 2530 – 2500 = 30 (1)
∴ c = a (1 + m )
2 2 2
Hence proved. (1) Hence, full first class fare from stations A to B is
` 2500 and the reservation charges for a ticket is ` 30.
Or (1)
1 2 4
We have, + = Or
x+1 x+2 x+4
Let speed of car I = x km/h
x + 2 + 2x + 2 4
⇒ = and speed of car II = y km/h
(x + 1)(x + 2 ) x+4
Car I starts from point A and car II starts from point B.
⇒ (x + 4) (3x + 4) = 4(x 2 + 3x + 2 )
 In first case Area of III region = Area of 3rd circle
Car I Car II − Area of 2nd circle
2 2
= π   − π  
5d 3d
 2   2 
A B C 25 2 9 2
100 km (1) = πd − πd
4 4
= 4πd 2 (1)
Let two cars meet at C after 5 h.
AC = Distance travelled by car I in 5 h = 5x km ∴ Ratio of the areas of three regions
BC = Distance travelled by car II in 5 h = 5y km = Area of I region : Area of II region
We know that, : Area of III region
AC − BC = AB ⇒ 5x − 5 y = 100 [Q AB = 100 km] 5πd 2
= πd 2 : : 4πd 2
⇒ x − y = 20 [dividing by 5] ...(i) (1) 4
5
In second case = 1: : 4
4
Car I Car II
= 4 : 5 : 16 (1)
35. Given In trapezium ABCD,
C AB||DC and EF|| AB
A B
100 km AE BF
To prove =
Let two cars meet at C after 1h, then ED FC
AC + BC = AB ⇒ x + y = 100 ...(ii) (1) Construction Join AC to intersect EF at G.
[Q AC = x km, BC = y km and AB = 100 km] A B
On adding Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get G
E F
2 x = 120
∴ x = 60 (1)
On substituting x = 60 in Eq. (ii), we get D C (1)
60 + y = 100 Proof Since, AB||DC and EF || AB
∴ y = 40 ∴ EF ||DC
So, the speed of the two cars are respectively [since, lines parallel to the same
60 km/h and 40 km/h. (1)
line are also parallel to each other] (1)
34. Let the diameter of 1st circle be 2d In ∆ADC, EG||DC [Q EF || DC ]
Then, diameter of 2nd circle = 3d By using basic proportionality theorem,
and diameter of 3rd circle = 5d AE AG
= ...(i) (1)
ED GC
III
II
3 In ∆ABC, GF || AB [Q EF || AB]
I
2 By using basic proportionality theorem,
CG CF AG BF
1 = or = ...(ii) (1)
AG BF GC CF
(1) [On taking reciprocal of the terms]
2 From Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get
Area of I region = π  
2d
[Q area of circle = πr 2 ]
 2 AE BF
= Hence proved. (1)
ED FC
= πd 2 (1)
Area of II region = Area of 2nd circle 36. (i) Labour charges for each subsequent metres are
150, 150 + 50, 150 + 2 × 50 + 150 + 3 × 50, .... i.e.
− Area of 1st circle
2 150, 200, 250, 300....
= π   − π d 2
3d
Thus, amount of labour charge form an AP with
 2 
a =150
9π 2 5πd 2
= d − πd 2 = and d = 50
4 4 (1)
 Or ⇒ 3(x − 100 ) = x + 100
Total depth = 10 m ⇒ 3x − 300 = x + 100
∴Labour charge for 10 m depth = 150 + (10 − 1) × 50
⇒ 3x − x = 100 + 300
= 600
Hence, ` 600 should be paid to the labour. ⇒ 2 x = 400
Ram saves = 600 − 550 = ` 50 ∴ x = 200
(ii) If each term of an AP is multiplied by any constant k, ∴ Height of the stationary helicopter is 200 m.
then new sequence will be AP.
(iii) The third term from the last is given by l − (3 − 1) d Or
i.e. l − 2d. In right ∆AED,
37. (i) If a point having height h, then the reflection of point AE
sin 30° =
in the lake is at a depth h. AD
(ii) Let A be the stationary helicopter and F be the 1 (200 − 100 )
⇒ =
reflection of the helicopter, CB be the level of lake 2 AD
and D be the point 100 m above it. ⇒ AD = 2 × 100 = 200 m
A (iii) If the observer moves away from the perpendicular
line, then angle of elevation decreases.
(x–100) m
38. (i) The cumulative frequency table is given below
30°
D ym E Number of Cumulative
Weight Mid-value
students frequency fi x i
60° xm (in kg) ( xi )
100 m (fi ) (cf)
100 m
38-40 3 3 39 117
C B 40-42 5 −3 = 2 5 41 82
42-44 9−5= 4 9 43 172
(x+100) m

44-46 14 − 9 = 5 14 45 225
xm
46-48 28 − 14 = 14 28 47 658
48-50 32 − 28 = 4 32 49 196
50-52 35 − 32 = 3 35 51 153
Total 1603
F
Here, N = 35
Let AB = height of helicopter = x m ∴
N 35
= = 17.5
Then, BF = x m 2 2
Given, BE = DC = 100 m Since, the cumulative frequency just greater than
Let DE = BC = y m 17.5 is 28 and the corresponding class interval is
Then, AE = AB − EB = (x − 100 ) m 46- 48.
∴Median class = 46- 48
and EF = BF + EB = (x + 100 ) m
Or
In right angled ∆AED, Here, l = 46, f = 14, cf = 14 and h = 2
AE
tan 30° =  N − cf 
DE  
1 x − 100 ∴Median = l +  2  ×h
∴ =  f 
3 y  
Qtan 30 = 1  …(i) 17.5 − 14
⇒ y = 3(x − 100 )
 = 46 + ×2
3  14
In right angled ∆DEF, 3.5
= 46 + ×2
EF 14
tan 60° =
DE = 46 + 0.5 = 46.5
x + 100
∴ 3= [Q tan 60 ° = 3 ] Σf x 1603
y (ii) Mean, x = i i =
Σfi 35
⇒ 3 y = x + 100
= 45.8
⇒ 3 ⋅ 3(x − 100 ) = x + 100
(iii) The highest frequency in the given data is 14, whose
[from Eq. (i), put y = 3(x − 100 )] modal class is 46-48.